On Aug. 12 the Liquor License Authority, convened as the Town of Wellington's liquor licensing body, voted unanimously to approve a special-event permit for the American Legion Post 176 to hold an Oktoberfest event on Sept. 13.

Why it matters: The permit authorizes alcohol service at a community event and confirms required staff review and public-notice steps were completed.

Town Clerk Hannah Hill told the authority the application was submitted June 12, public notice was posted at the event location and staff's internal review raised no concerns. Hill said the applicant initially indicated they did not have permission to use Centennial Park for a beer garden when the application was filed; in the interim, staff met with the applicant and confirmed the applicant now has permission to use Centennial Park for that purpose. The clerk confirmed proof of posting was included in the packet.

No public comments were offered on the permit at the hearing. A motion to approve the special-event permit was moved and seconded; a roll-call vote recorded "yes" from Trustees Teets, Wiegand, Cannon, Daley, Moyer, Mayor Pro Tem Mason and Mayor Schoese. The motion passed.

The authority closed and the board of trustees returned to the regular meeting.